Double eyelid suture method not satisfactory and want a reversal. What can I do to reverse it? (Photo)

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I had suture method double eyelid surgery a month ago. But I don't like the results. Originally, I had an temporary small eye creases and wanted to make it permanent by undergoing the surgery. However, my doctor set my double lid way more higher than what I expected and it looks not natural at all. Now I want to reverse it or is it possible to lower it like in the last photo? Please advise me. Thank you.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

The removal of the suture is not straight forward. It is buried and needs to be dissected to remove it. There is also scar tissue created with the passage of the suture. That means that even with the removal of all or part of the suture, the scar holding the fold may not release. That would leave you with a fold, a partial fold, or some rudimentary scaring in the eyelid. Open surgery is needed to control the upper eyelid platform skin.

Denise Wong, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is possible to revise your eyelids if needed, however, given it has only been one month since your surgery, I recommend waiting at least 3-6 months for all the swelling to resolve and reevaluating your eyelids first before deciding to undergo revision surgery. I recommend seeing a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon who is experienced in Asian Upper Blepharoplasty to evaluate your eyes.

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